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December 21, 2024

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Jacco Zwetsloot

Jacco Zwetsloot

Jacco Zwetsloot has been the host of the NK News Podcast since episode 1 in February 2018. He has interviewed a wide range of guests about their knowledge of and experience in North Korea, from celebrity defectors to high-ranking U.S. government officials. His goal is to help as wide a cross-section of North Korea-related stories as possible be told, in order to build up a fuller picture. Jacco has a Master of Arts from Leiden University, for which he wrote a thesis on North Korean graphic novels.

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North Korea News Podcast

Hanna Song: How to ensure North Korean voices are not forgotten

Activist discusses research about DPRK’s crackdowns on outside info and importance of inclusivity in human rights work

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsDecember 19, 2024
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North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk, martial law fallout and Russian trains

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses latest on DPRK troops and uncertainty about ROK aid to Ukraine after Yoon’s impeachment

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsDecember 17, 2024
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Kathi Zellweger: The life of a humanitarian worker in North Korea

Long-time aid worker discusses her five years based in Pyongyang and her hopes for development assistance post-COVID

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsDecember 12, 2024
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Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Jeongmin Kim | NK NewsDecember 10, 2024
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Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea

NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsDecember 3, 2024
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Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one

Retired major general discusses his time as head of Swiss Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in Panmunjom

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsNovember 28, 2024
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North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK NewsNovember 26, 2024
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Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House

Former US government official discusses Trump’s administration picks and their stances on peninsula issues

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsNovember 21, 2024
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How North Korean troops in Russia have changed peninsula dynamics

Korea Pro Editor John Lee discusses China’s strong statement on its ally, as well as Seoul’s role in Ukraine war

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | John Lee | NK NewsNovember 19, 2024
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Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans

Scholar discusses the foundational document that DPRK authorities use to suppress citizens and how it could now change

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsNovember 14, 2024
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